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OSCA 152933Updated 2026-01-29

Horse Breeder

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 121316OSCA 152933

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 117k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2250
Salary range: AUD 105k-AUD 129k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

40.5%
NSW
28.6%
VIC
15.9%
QLD

Education mix

19.8%
year 12
18.1%
year 10 and below
17.2%
certificate iii/ iv

Role overview

Horse Breeders breed and raise horse for competition, dressage, eventing, showjumping, riding for pleasure, and working.

What you do
  • Breeds and raises livestock for competition, dressage, eventing, show jumping, riding for pleasure and working.
  • Maintains the health and condition of livestock.
  • Provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: year 12 (19.8%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Breeds and raises livestock for competition, dressage, eventing, show jumping, riding for pleasure and working.
    • Conducts farming operations.
    • Evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 2250
    Annual median: AUD 117k
    Range: AUD 105k-AUD 129k